Category: Medical Research
Is the Cure for Alcoholism Hidden in Our Brains? New Boston University Study Sheds Light
Alcohol is the most commonly abused addictive substance in the world. Chronic exposure to it causes neuroadaptations in specific areas of the brain, leading to changes in the body …
Music Practice Leads to Enhanced Cerebellar Grey Matter and Improved Auditory Working Memory in Older Adults
A recent study showed that music training involving active practice increases grey matter in the brain’s cerebellum and improves auditory working memory in healthy older adults. A team of …
It Takes 5 Years for the Oral Microbiome to Return to Normal After Quitting Smoking
The microorganisms in the mouth, known as the oral microbiome, refer to the diverse community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes that live in the mouth. These microorganisms …FLSHclust Algorithm Discovery Unveils New Genetic Sequences and Expands CRISPR-Cas System
Just one more article to add to the thousands that have been written about CRISPR-Cas9, but the hype is absolutely worth it. CRISPR-Cas9 has caused what could be described …
Researchers Keep a Brain Alive for 5 hours Outside of the Body
For the first time, researchers have managed to keep two pig brains alive outside their bodies by connecting them to a machine that maintains various variables, such as blood …